Reddit reviews Java Foundations (3rd Edition)

i will preface this with I'm learning Java now and I'm far from professional level. I started with the Sololearn app too. Sadly while the app seemed useful it didn't seem to translate into a real knowledge of Java or how to actually program. There were also some parts of the learning material that differed from other sources or were explained in poor English. It wasn't until I bit the bullet and got a textbook that things started to sink in. The book I'm using is [Java Foundations] (https://www.amazon.com/Java-Foundations-3rd-John-Lewis/dp/0133370461) and is pretty useful but I imagine any recent Java textbook will suffice.

Some people are assholes..

Anyway, I really like Java Foundations, by John Lewis, Peter DePasquale, Joseph and Chase. It starts off slow, introducing the reader the the basic principals of computer programming, like data types, flow of control, etc., and moves into some more advanced concepts. The book also provides some great programming projects to test your skills.

Personally, I think Java and Object Oriented Programming are a great place to start, and this book is a great entry point for both subjects.

*Edit: It is a fairly expensive book, but if you dig around, I'm sure you can find a PDF.

Like Airth said there's no required book across all sections but some professors may recommend one book or another.

Professor Reinhardt recommended this text for 131 and 132 (I'm assuming that's what you're going into right now): http://www.amazon.com/Java-Foundations-Edition-John-Lewis/dp/0133370461

Googling can find you a pdf I think.

I found Java Foundations to be pretty good. If you want a more practical approach, Oracle (the guys that own Java) have some pretty good tutorials on their website.